School Announcements

Family Workshop Coming February 28th

We have a family workshop coming on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 6:30pm. The workshop topic will be sent to parents in the upcoming weeks.

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

Parent Association Bake Sale Fundraiser January 16th

The Fundraiser:

All 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade students have the opportunity to participate in this month’s PGMS PTA “Bake Sale Fundraiser”, where money raised will go to support upcoming PTA student and family events and activities.

The Bake Sale will be set up in the Cafeteria during the 6th/7th and 8th Grade Lunch period. Students will be able to purchase items from the Bake Sale when they line up for Lunch only. Students will not be able to leave their assigned Lunch table to purchase goods.

How To Participate:

On Wednesday, January 16th, the day of the Bake Sale, the preferred items to bring in are store-bought, as we can read the label for ingredients. If any food items are homemade, please include a list of ingredients used for allergy purposes. Examples of desserts/snacks to bring in are:

Parent Association Meeting on Thursday/ Calendar Distributed

Welcome to 2019 Pelham Gardens Middle School Parents.

We hope you had an incredible New Years. This is just a reminder that the January calendar was distributed to students today. So your child should have a copy in their backpack. If for some reason your child does not have the calendar, you may download a copy from the school website in the documents and forms section. Also, this Thursday, January 10, 2019 is the first Parent Association Meeting of the New Year. We welcome all parents to come out and let their voice be heard. Any questions, concerns, gripes or even ideas you may have are encouraged. However, you cannot be heard if you are not at the meeting.

So we hope to see you this Thursday at 6:30pm.

Thank you and enjoy your day.

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

Holiday Work Packets Distributed

Hello PGMS Parent. Please be aware that Holiday Work Packets were distributed on Monday, December 17, 2018. The work packet must be completed over the Winter Break and returned to your child's advisor when we return to school on Wednesday, January 2, 2018. Thank you and enjoy your day.

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

Mandatory Attendance Meeting Workshop For Parents

On Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 6:00pm, there will be a mandatory attendance workshop for select parents. If you are required to attend this workshop, you will receive correspondence from the school. If you get a phone message, letter, text, personal phone call or email, you are required to attend. This workshop will be to address concerns pertaining to your child's attendance and how the school can assist in helping your child have a successful school year. If you are wondering if your child is on the list, you can contact Parent Coordinator Mr. Leader or Guidance Counselors Ms. White or Ms. Bryant.

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

Tomorrow is the PA Bake Sale

THE FUNDRAISER:

Remember, tomorrow, December, 11, 2018 is the Parent Association Bake Sale. All 6th , 7th, and 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in this month's PGMS PA "Bake Sale Fundraiser, were money raised will go to support upcoming PA student and family events and activities.

The bake sale will be set up in the cafeteria during the 6th/7th and 8th grade lunch period. Students will be able to purchase items from the Bake Sale when they line up for lunch only. Students will not be able to leave their assigned lunch table to purchase goods.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Tomorrow, the preferred items to bring in are store-brought, as we can read the label for ingredients. If any food items are homemade, please include a list of ingredients used for allergy purpose. Example of desserts/snacks to bring in are:

Family Workshop

The next Family Workshop is scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Details about the workshop will be available within the next week.

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

PGMS Book Fair

Let you child broaden their horizons and pique their imagination. What better way to do that through reading? From Friday, December 14, 2018 to Thursday, December 20, 2018, Pelham Gardens Middle School will host its annual book fair for grades 6 through 8. Students will be able to choose from and purchase an assortment of books from the fair. Parents are also encouraged to stop by to the school to support the book fair.

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

The Next Parent Association Meeting

Hello Parents. Please be aware that the next Parent Association Meeting is on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Your attendance and participation at the meeting is very important. The PA will discuss the current fundraising efforts and how you can help make them a success, recent changes in the PA Board and plans for future events. If you have any questions, please contact the Parent Association Executive Board at pa@pgms566.org.

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

Parent Association Bake Sale

The next Parent Association bake sale is on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The Parent Association is asking all parents to provide donations. Parent can send in brownies (no nuts), donuts, cookies and cupcakes. All proceeds go towards future parents association events for the school.

Join the Parent Association

If you are interested in joining the Parent Association of Pelham Gardens Middle School, please contact the Parent Association President Tisha Daniels at pa@pgms566.org or Parent Coordinator Tyrone Leader at tleader@pgms566.org for more information and a warm welcome. Please see the calendar or news feed for the next Parent Association Meeting. All parents are encouraged to participate and attend the monthly meetings.

Please be aware that all parents or guardians of Pelham Gardens Middle School Students are automatically members of the Parent Association. The Parent Association does collect voluntary annual Parent Association Dues (i.e. parent contribution) from parents in the amount of $10.00 as part of our fundraising efforts. You may contribute as much as you wish, or nothing at all. The choice is entirely up to you. CLICK HERE to DONATE.

We welcome and encourage all parents to provide any reasonable contribution they can offer, be it Time (i.e. volunteering), Money (i.e. contributions), Participation (i.e. attendance) or Resources (e.g. food, supplies or information). Every parent is equally important and we want to see as many parents as possible participating... from 6th grade to 8th grade.

Run for a Position on the Executive Board

During our October 2018 expedited elections, Ms. Tisha Daniels was elected as the new President of the Parent Association of Pelham Gardens Middle School (PA of PGMS). We happily welcome Ms. Daniels into the position and look forward to all the incredible things she has planned for her term as President. Also during our election, Ms. Dawn Jones was elected Vice President, Ms. Yanifa Ferreira was elected Treasurer and Ms. Angela Bier was elected Secretary.

We will hold new Elections in May 2019. If you are interested in running, please contact Parent AssociationPresident Tisha Daniels or Parent Coordinator Tyrone Leader for more information, or to take the next steps, fill out our Election Sign-up Form.

Officers of the Parent Association (Description)

Mandatory Officers

President

The president shall preside at all meetings of the association and shall be an ex- officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. The president shall appoint chairpersons of association committees with the approval of the executive board. The president shall delegate responsibilities to other association members and shall encourage meaningful participation in all parent and school activities. The president shall attend all regular meetings of the presidents’ council and shall be a mandatory member of the school leadership team. The president shall meet regularly with the executive board members in accordance with these bylaws to plan the agendas for the general membership meetings. The president shall be one of the eligible signatories on checks. The president shall assist with the June transfer of association records to the incoming executive board.

The recording secretary shall record minutes at all association meetings. The recording secretary’s responsibilities shall include the preparation of notices, agendas, sign-in sheets and materials for distribution. The recording secretary shall prepare and read the minutes of each association meeting and shall distribute copies of the minutes at the next scheduled meeting for review and approval by the general membership. The recording secretary shall maintain custody of the association’s records on school premises. The recording secretary shall incorporate all amendments into the bylaws and shall ensure that signed copies of the bylaws with the latest amendments are on file in the principal’s office. The recording secretary shall be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and responding to all correspondence addressed to the association. The recording secretary shall assist with the June transfer of all association records to the incoming executive board.

The treasurer shall be responsible for all financial affairs and funds of the association. The treasurer shall also be responsible for maintaining an updated record of all income and expenditures on school premises and shall be one of the signatories on checks. The treasurer shall adhere to and implement all financial procedures established by the association. The treasurer shall prepare and present a written report of all transactions at every executive board and general membership meeting. This report must include income, refunds, reimbursements and other expenditures, and opening and closing balances for the reporting period. The treasurer shall also prepare the association’s interim and annual financial reports. The treasurer shall make available all books and financial records for viewing by members upon request and for audit. The treasurer shall assist with the June transfer of all association records to the incoming executive board.

The Vice President shall assist the President and shall assume the President’s duties in his or her temporary absence or at the President’s request. The Vice President shall oversee the membership committee and all sub-committees.

2016- 2017 School Year

To Our Incredible Parent Volunteers (June 2017)

From Parent Coordinator Mr. Leader

Hello PGMS Team and Family:

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible parent volunteers of the Parent Association of Pelham Gardens Middle School (PA of PGMS). They have attended most, if not all, monthly Title I, Parent Association and School Leadership Team Meetings, they have supported my Family Workshops and they have given time, money and resources towards creating family events such as the CPR Class, The We Are Family Dance, The Valentines Day Candy Bags, the awesome Talent Show and the first annual Block Party.

A lot of the incredible memories from this past school year would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication and passion of our parent volunteers. They have consistently worked towards adding more family oriented events to our already wonderful school culture.

Please recognize and give your appreciation to the following parents (from left to right in photo):

Carlos Madera - Parent Volunteer

Alexis Colon - Parent Volunteer

Edward Droz - School Leadership Team Member

Sharon Butler - Parent Volunteer

Wendy Ascencio - Parent Volunteer

Letecia Stewart - Parent Association President

Lynette Madera - Title 1 Chairperson

Also not in photo:

Paulette Bolton - Parent Association Treasurer (outgoing)

Stephanie Diaz - Parent Association Secretary (outgoing)

I would like to sincerely thank these parents for all they have done in the 2016-2017 school year. I look forward to what the 2017-2018 school year will bring. Also, I would like to send a big shout out to our PA President Letecia Stewart for not just taking on the role and responsibilities of president when she was elected in May 2016, but for also taking pride in the position (to which she was recently re-elected). Thank you Ms. Stewart.

PA of PGMS, You Rock!!!

(If you want to experience some of the incredible moments at PGMS, please subscribe to my PGMS YouTube Channel and visit the school's website PGMS566.org. I will update both frequently.)